Scripture standout: Genesis 22: "1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”
“Here I am,” he replied.
Morning thoughts: Today's Forward Day by Day devotional is right up the alley of all Solace hosts and supporters:
Matthew 10:40-42. Whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous.
As true as these words are, we can extend them further: whoever receives from a righteous person should give righteously. As I write this, my wife and I are caring for a pair of rambunctious and spirited twin girls. Their mother was unexpectedly hospitalized and their father had very few options for childcare. In great need, he asked us to help. We agreed readily.
Our sons, still young as well, are feeling a little displaced. Their home has been invaded by the girls, and they are struggling to adapt. Our youngest was complaining to my wife and asked why we had to help the twins. My wife, with great wisdom said, “The night you were born, when we had to rush to the hospital, I was sick and you were sick and Daddy needed all the help he could get. Lots of people stepped forward and helped us. Now its our turn to help someone.”
God provides, usually through the hands and feet of his people. We will receive as we give. Our challenge is whether we will give as we have received.
His Deed/The Day: Went in search of Hallal chicken today.
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